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Update on the reform of the New South Wales Emergency Services Levy (ESL)

03/08/2018

On 30 May 2017, the NSW State Government announced it would defer the introduction of the Fire and Emergency Services Levy on council rates (therefore deferring the removal of the ESL from insurance premiums).

Five Aussie legends set to team up for the biggest Apia Good Times Tour yet!

29/01/2018

The Apia Good Times Tour returns for its 6th consecutive year with its biggest line-up of Oz music legends yet with Brian Cadd, Marcia Hines, Russell Morris, Leo Sayer and John Paul Young set to criss-cross the country for this unique, once-in-a-lifetime concert experience.

Baby boomers revealed as nation's master money managers

06/11/2017

Baby boomers have been revealed as Australia's most savvy group when it comes to managing money. The national research, released by Apia Insurance, found three in four people over 55 have taken steps to ensure they are financially prepared for retirement, and 71 per cent are on track to reach their goals.

NSW ESL reintroduction onto insurance premiums

28/07/2017

On 30 May 2017, the NSW Government announced it will defer the introduction of the Fire and Emergency Services Levy (FESL) on council rates. The deferral of the reforms impacts the removal of ESL (Emergency Services Levy) - also referred to as FSL (Fire Services Levy) - from insurance premiums. Over the 2016 – 2017 financial year, we have been progressively removing ESL. The deferral of the reform means that we will soon recommence collection of ESL via relevant insurance premiums.

NSW ESL removal from insurance premiums is on hold

01/06/2017

On 30 May 2017, the NSW Government announced their intentions to defer the introduction of the new Fire and Emergency Services Levy (FESL) on council rates and defer the removal of Emergency Services Levy (ESL), which was due to commence 1 July 2017

Apia research highlights lax attitudes to fire safety during winter

09/08/2016

Leading national insurer Apia is urging New South Wales’s over 50s to take proper fire safety precautions during winter, with new research released today showing a concerning number of people are still exhibiting risky behaviours that can lead to house fires.

Apia research highlights lax attitudes to fire safety during winter

09/08/2016

Leading national insurer Apia is urging Victoria’s over 50s to take proper fire safety precautions during winter, with new research released today showing a concerning number of people are still exhibiting risky behaviours that can lead to house fires.

Apia research highlights lax attitudes to fire safety during winter

09/08/2016

Leading national insurer Apia is urging Western Australia’s over 50s to take proper fire safety precautions during winter, with new research released today showing a concerning number of people are still exhibiting risky behaviours that can lead to house fires.

Apia research highlights lax attitudes to fire safety during winter

09/08/2016

Leading national insurer Apia is urging Australia’s over 50s to take proper fire safety precautions during winter, with new research released today showing a concerning number of people are still exhibiting risky behaviours that can lead to house fires.

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